My eyes have always been oddly folded from birth, but as I get even slightly older they seem to get worse (from double to triple, etc). Will this increase in folding possibly lead to impaired vision as I get older? I'm only 21 and I worry that not only is it aesthetically not pleasing, it might actually impact me significantly later. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Normally I would recommend letting the eyelid heal for 6 months before considering a revision surgery. You exhibit a high upper eyelid creases, left upper eyelid retraction, and disorganized eyelid platform skin, and upper eyelid lash ptosis. This would be consistent with having a poorly e...
It is very unusual to not be able to open your eyes after upper and lower blepharoplasty procedure.
There is swelling initially that may make your eyelids feel heavy, but there are treatments you can use after your surgery that will help lessen this swelling. The swelling is usually minor...
Thank you for your question. I do have many of my patients get lymphatic drainage massage after surgery. I find it can be very helpful to reduce swelling and speed recovery. So I think it would be helpful to reduce fluid under the eyes.Cupping, from what I understand, sucks the skin up wi...